Community Interpreting Final Exam Study Guide & Practice Test | Key Terms & Ethics

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Community Interpreting FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE

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What is Community Interpreting? .....Answer.......A specialization

of interpreting used in community-based settings to facilitate

access to community services such as medical, educational, and

social services.


You support equal access to community services by facilitating

communication and understanding.


Define medical interpreting: .....Answer.......Interpreting for

patients, their family and a healthcare provider.

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What is the purpose of interpreting? .....Answer.......To facilitate

communication between parties who do not share a common

language.


Describe Communicative Autonomy: .....Answer.......The capacity

of each party in an encounter to be responsible for and in

control of his/her own communication.


Which area of community interpreting has become the most

professionalized? .....Answer.......Medical


List the minimum requirements as an interpreter: .....Answer.......-

Be 18 years old


- High school diploma or equivalent


- Be proficient in two languages

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- Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training (at least

40 hrs)


Difference between certificate and certification:

.....Answer.......Certification is the process.


Certificate is the official document showing completion of the

process.


Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification

programs for interpreters? .....Answer.......Professional

organizations or government entities.


Name the organizations that provide national medical

interpreter certification programs: .....Answer.......CCHI-

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters